[Adopting a pet because it's cute would ruin his scary tough guy image! He needs a better excuse first!]

I've been trying to get rid of them, but they keep coming back like it's a game. So sorry for not trying hard enough for you. How about I start by throwing your Murderlord off the nearest cliff, huh? Is that trying hard enough?

[not that he actually would, but is he going to make the threat anyway? yeah why not]